Monkey Brain in Harmony

Are you feeling restless, impatient, and critical of yourself despite your drive and ambition? 

If yes, let me introduce you to your "monkey brain."

The monkey brain is a concept that dates back to the teachings of the Buddha over 2,000 years ago. He described it as the constant swinging from one thought or task to another, just like a monkey jumping from branch to branch in search of fruit.

In modern times, we often find ourselves juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities, leading to a never-ending stream of thoughts and worries. 

Just like a monkey swinging through the trees, grabbing one branch and then moving on to the next, our thoughts, minds, and consciousness are always in motion. This can be especially challenging in our fast-paced, busy lives where we are constantly multitasking and focusing on what we need to do next.

Everyone has a monkey mind, some people are just better at "befriending" it than others. The monkey mind is useful in our busy lives, as it helps us keep on top of things. But the problem occurs when it tries to do everything at once and is never truly grounded.

If you're like me, you may find yourself constantly chasing a hustle and jumping from one thing to another. 

I have a tendency to want everything NOW, this often leads me to juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities at once. This can cause me to give only half attention to each task, rather than fully completing one before moving on to the next. As a result, I often feel like I am never truly reaching the finish line.

To overcome the feeling of never reaching the finish line and to reduce stress, I have set a goal for myself to understand and tame my monkey brain. By doing this, I hope to live in harmony with it and achieve my desired outcome. 

To help me with this goal, I have created a list of things that I want to focus on and things that I want to let go of. I am not going to be too hard on myself for not achieving everything all the time, but this list is an important tool that I will be mindful of and use to develop clearer focus.

I hope this can be an inspiration to your own life :)